The application backlog of IRCC has increased to 2.4 million people.
The backlog of 257,499 people has increased in the past month, mainly due to a significant increase in temporary residence applications.
As of 1 June 2022, the list of applications for citizenship reached 394,664.
As of 6 June, the list of applications for permanent residents reached 522,047.
The list of temporary residents increased to 1,471,173 on 6 June.
According to the data of IRCC on 15 June the list of backlogs is given below:
- 6 July 2021: 2,387,884 persons
- 27 October 2021: 1,792,404 persons
- 15 December 2021: 1,813,144 persons
- 1 February 2022: 1,815,628 persons
- 15 and 17 March 2022: 1,844,424 persons
- 11 and 12 April 2022: 1,844,424 persons
- 30 April and 2 May 2022: 2,031,589 persons
- 1 and 6 June 2022: 2,387,884 persons
Improvement in Express Entry backlog
The list of three Express Entry programs has progressed in the last month. It reached 31,603 603 people as compared to 40,889 at the end of the month of April.
Canadian Experience Class (CEC) inventory stands at 6,088 individuals, compared to 7,522 individuals on April 29.
The list of Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) reached 25,081 people as compared to 32,883 people.
The list of Skilled Trade Programs (FSTP) reached 434 people as compared to 484 people at the end of April.
IRCC put a hold on draws for FSWP and FSTP candidates in December 2020 due to the pandemic and draws for CEC (Canadian Experience Class) candidates are also put on hold in September 2021. In recent months it has prioritized finalizing Express Entry applications so that it can resume invitations to candidates for all three programs. Once all of these programs start again, IRCC will go back to its pre-pandemic service standard of processing applications of Express Entry within six months.
Quebec skilled worker and PNP list improvement
The list of Quebec skilled workers decreased to 27,146 compared to 32,130 at the end of April.
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) list has also come down to 68,221 from 72,194 persons.
On the other hand, the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR2PR) program list continues to grow and stands at 49,447 individuals compared to 44,449 individuals. The IRCC operated the TR2PR program between May and November 2021 to allow approximately 90,000 candidates to apply for permanent residency in Canada.
The list of Family classes is up
The total list of applicants from the family category is up to 112,837 persons as against 108,863 persons.
The schedule for a spouse, partner, and children is slightly up compared to the end of April. It is 67,929 persons as compared to 67,102 persons.
The parent and grandparent program (PGP) has increased again and now stands at 41,802 persons as against 38,478 persons. IRCC has not yet announced the details of its plans for PGP 2022. It recently announced that effective July 4, it is implementing reforms that would allow certain parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to seven years per entry under a super visa.
The backlog of Temporary residences increased by over 200,000 persons
The backlogs of temporary residents reached 1,471,173 people, and 216,382 persons increased as compared to 29 April.
Temporary residency list growth is somewhat normal at this time of year. There is an important seasonal component to temporary habitat applications, mainly due to some areas visiting Canada between spring and fall. For example, international students who want to study in Canada can submit their study permit this month so they are able to start their studies by the start of the academic year.
Canada started the CUAET program for Ukraine people in March. Ukrainians who want to immigrate to Canada can immigrate through this program. According to the report, a total of 296,163 applications from those candidates who are affected by the war were received through the CUAET on the website of IRCC between 17 March and 8 June.
The list of TRVs has increased to 771,482 persons as compared to 621,451 as of 29 April.
Meanwhile, the backlog of study permits stands at 173,353 persons as against 132,280 persons. The work permit list stands at 236,735 people against 189,061 persons. The work permit extension inventory has also increased to 171,998 persons as against 144,842 persons.
Work of the government of Canada
Last January, there was an update provided by the IRCC to the public that shows the list of management, processing of its application, and changes in the immigration system. This includes investing more in technology and hiring more employees.
A total of 223,934 applications are received by the category of economic class, 67,929 applications through family class, 29,983 applications through public policy, 19 applications through permit holder class, and 155,274 applications are received through protected persons.
